US Bridges

S.R. 9 over Muddy Fork Creek

Good

Carroll County, Ohio · 3.0 Mi.S.Of Columbiana CO · Structure no. 1000195

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,697
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 9 over Muddy Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.R. 9 over Muddy Fork Creek in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,697 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS.R. 9
CrossesMuddy Fork Creek
Location3.0 Mi.S.Of Columbiana CO
RouteState Highway 9
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70145, -81.00997
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,697 (2015)
Projected traffic2,355 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 9 over Muddy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 9 over Muddy Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 9 over Muddy Fork Creek carry?

About 1,697 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 9 over Muddy Fork Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 9 over Muddy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.